Signs of Spring - episode 1

During our last visit to the cabin, I was pleased to see that the daffodils I planted during the fall have come up - it means the deer missed them, which was my biggest worry. This small patch is one of five patches I had planted around the yard, this one up the hill in the back and just visible out of the clerestory windows in the kitchen and dining room.



This second photo is of an older daffodil drift - it was a surprise to find them. They are planted near the base of the big pine that fell last month. This was taken on Saturday, before they fully opened. The sunny and warm weather on Sunday encouraged them and they may be in full bloom when we are out this weekend.

Two more photos, one of a three year old planting of daffodils at the Alexandria house, these are at the base of the dogwood tree in the front yard. I hope that the ones planted at the cabin will multiply like this - this group started with four bulbs. And our forsythia is blooming, although, in its sunny spot, it is already past peak.